PLASTMed will be the first edition of “CRIMAC Summer School” and will take place from the 22nd to the 25th of October, at the Research Centre and Marine Advanced Infrastructures in Calabria, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, in Amendolara (CS). The PLASTMed Summer School will consist of 4 days and will focus on plastic marine pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, dealing with both biotic and abiotic environmental matrices, through a multidisciplinary approach (ecological, biotechnological and toxicological). Application Deadline: 26 Jul 2024

The Global Ocean Observing System is a program of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, working to coordinate an integrated and responsive ocean observing system. The Biology and Ecosystems Expert Panel (BioEco Panel) is one of three panels providing scientific advice and expertise to GOOS on sustained observations of ocean variables across physics, biogeochemistry and marine life. To support ocean observing coordination, GOOS has identified a series of physical, biogeochemical, biological and ecosystem measurements known as Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs). The EOVs have been identified by the ocean community as essential for establishing the state of the global ocean and how it is changing through time. They are designed to support the delivery of information and tools that support science-based decision-making. The Biology and Ecosystems expert panel coordinates 12 BioEco EOVs focused on monitoring key taxa and habitat groups and a cross-disciplinary EOV focused on ocean sound. To fulfil the Panel’s responsibilities and commitments, two expert members take on voluntary leadership roles within the Panel in relation to each BioEco EOV.

The University of Bologna is recruiting 7 PhD students with projects in different aspects of marine ecology, biodiversity, conservation and management (fisheries and aquaculture). They are fully paid positions, either funded directly by the University or through the National Research Council.

The Ocean Team at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), based in Paris, is offering a 6-month paid internship to provide research and support for their work.

EBCD provides the Secretariat to one of the largest and most influential Intergroups within the European Parliament (EP). The Intergroup represents a forum of discussion for Members of the European Parliament (MEP) to learn, debate and create policies geared towards sustainable development. Internships last 4 months, interns are recruited throughout the year. The internship is unpaid, only transportation costs are covered.

The University of Bologna is recruiting 7 PhD students with projects in different aspects of marine ecology, biodiversity, conservation and management (fisheries and aquaculture). They are fully paid positions, either funded directly by the University or through the National Research Council.

The European Polar Board (EPB) is an independent organisation that focuses on major scientific, policy, and strategic priorities in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The Executive Secretary works with the EPB Chair, the Executive Committee, and the broad EPB membership, to advance coordination in polar research effectively, foster multilateral collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Executive Secretary should initiate and maintain links with national and international organisations as required and will represent the EPB externally in major ongoing activities such as the IPY, ICARP IV, and other polar initiatives as deemed necessary.

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO as lead sponsor of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Programme collaborates closely with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) as co-sponsor, together with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC). GOOS is the major ocean observing programmatic element of the IOC Medium-term Strategy 2022-2029 and the WMO-IOC Collaborative Strategy. The position is for a ‘Co-Design Programme Support Officer’ and will focus on contributing to the development of the co-design approach in areas relevant across WMO and IOC, and to link to the WMO Rolling Review of Requirements (RRR) process, as well as areas contributing to supporting the Ocean Observing Co-Design programme in general and GOOS’s activities in the Ocean Decade.

The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD related to chemistry, toxicology, or equivalent to join the Marine and Continental Waters Program.

The call for applications for an Early-Career Scientist (ECS) to join the SCOR Executive Committee is now open. The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is an international non-governmental organization whose vision is to advance international ocean research, within and across disciplines, by stimulating international cooperation in ocean sciences. More information about SCOR can be found at www.scor-int.org. The ECS in the SCOR Executive Committee will help reach out to the broader early-career community and get it involved in SCOR activities. The early-career scientist (ECS) will have the same responsibilities as other SCOR Executive Committee members (see https://scor-int.org/scor/about/officers/job-descriptions/). The duties of SCOR Executive Committee Members require a few hours each week for responding to emails and reviewing documents, as well as attendance at the SCOR Annual Meeting each year they are on the Executive Committee. The term of appointment will be for two years. The 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in Qingdao, China and is scheduled for 16-18 October 2024. The meeting will be in hybrid mode. SCOR will pay for the travel costs of the ECS related to SCOR meetings.